Album
Credits
Arif Mardin Producer,
String Arrangements
Harvey Mason, Sr. Drums
Marcus Miller Bass
Paul Peterson Guitar (Rhythm), Bass
Greg Phillinganes Keyboards, Piano (Electric),
Fender Rhodes, Synthesizer Arrangements, Synthesizer
Matt Pierson Compilation
Producer
Max Risenhoover Synthesizer Programming
John "J.R."
Robinson Drums
Richard Tee Keyboards, Piano (Electric)
Carlos Vega Drums
Kirk Whalum Saxophone
David Williams Guitar (Rhythm)
Freddie Washington
Bass
Lee "Shot" Williams Saxophone, Horn Arrangements, Flute
Paul Jackson Guitar (Rhythm)
Hans Neleman Photography
Linda Cobb Art
Direction, Design
Just Loomis Photography
Ralph MacDonald Percussion
Stanley Banks Bass
Keith Blake Digital Mastering
Michael Bland
Drums
Randy Brecker Flugelhorn
Robbie Buchanan Keyboards, Piano (Electric)
Claus Ogerman Conductor, Orchestral Assistant
Paulinho Da Costa Percussion
Dave Grusin Keyboards
Barnaby Finch Keyboards
Clare Fischer Piano
(Electric), Fender Rhodes
Jerry Hey Trumpet
Kim Hutchcroft Saxophone,
Flute
Paul Jackson Jr. Guitar (Rhythm)
Anthony Jackson Bass
Paul
Jackson Guitar (Rhythm)
Hilary James Keyboards
Louis Johnson Bass
Neil Larsen Keyboards
Tommy LiPuma Producer
Patti Austin Vocals (Background)
George Benson Guitar (Electric), Vocals, Main Performer, Scat, Guitar
Jorge Dalto Keyboards, Piano (Electric), Clavinet
Ronnie Foster Keyboards,
Piano (Electric), Mini Moog
Omar Hakim Drums
Herbie Hancock Keyboards,
Synthesizer Programming, Synthesizer
Bob James Producer, Piano
Quincy
Jones Producer
Earl Klugh Guitar (Classical)
Hubert Laws Flute
Rob Mounsey Keyboards
Ricky Peterson Keyboards, Producer, Organ
Phil
Upchurch Guitar (Rhythm), Bass
|
 "George,
haven't seen you since Cinncinatti when you played my Benedetto guitar for an
impromptu performance. It was an honour to meet you. What a sickening natural
ability you have for swing and groove - not to mention those blistering bop lines.
It's simply not fair! Here's to many more inspired performances and recordings
from you in the future - for purely selfish reasons frankly - I'm looking for
more phrases to steal!" - Chris
Standring |  "He
is one of the truly great jazz guitarists of our generation. He has the ideal
combination of effortless technique, unique sound, and soulful expression."
- Bob James |
 "George
Benson is simply put, one of the greatest musicians and entertainers of the last
century. He is one of a handful of individuals who truly defy categorization.
His technical and musical abilities are exceptional as well as unique his love
of all types of music is obvious in everything he does." -
Earl Klugh |  "Each
generation has had a defining jazz guitarist. It's like a royal lineage from Charlie
Christian to Wes Montgomery to "the guy" for our time, George Benson.
He's the best there is and every time I hear him he gets better. Thanks for the
inspiration and all the great music over the years and congratulations on this
award." - Thom Rotella |
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